A Mate For The Latecomer

Chapter One

Lana had always dreamt of this moment; holding the hand of her soul mate as she struggled to give birth to their child. While other women might not be particularly enthusiastic about the process of giving birth, it was something she had always yearned for.

She had always been prepared to embrace the pain because she felt there was no greater joy than being a mother.

The contractions that caused her teeth to clench in pain did not seem to hurt so much as she gazed into the eyes of her significant other.

“You are doing fine baby, just keep pushing and it will be over soon,” Erek encouraged as he gently squeezed Lana’s hand.

He was terrified because Lana was bleeding a lot and he couldn’t imagine losing her. It was fairly common for a she-wolf to die on the birthing bed and with Lana being a human; her chances of survival were less than average.

“Just a little further Lana, I can see your baby’s head,” Zera called from between Lana’s open legs.

Zera had helped give birth to majority of the pack’s children, with Erek being one of those numbers. She was usually assisted by Kavia and Sildra, who were present now and prepared for any complications.

“Ahhhhhhh!!!!” Lana screamed in pain as she pushed and her whole body strained with the effort.

A loud piercing cry filled the room as her baby’s head popped out into Zera’s gentle waiting arms.

“That’s it Lana, I need another mighty push to get the rest of the baby out of there, one more push and you can rest.” Zera urged Lana to try again.

“Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!” Lana screamed louder than before as she gave it her all once more.

“It’s a boy Erek,” Zera said with a wide smile as she wrapped the child in a soft green blanket handed to her by Kavia.

“We have a boy Lana, I am so proud of you, my love.” Erek kissed Lana’s forehead and his eyes shone with unshed tears.

“His eyes are glowing silver, which means he has Wolf’s Mark, you are very lucky Erek.” Sildra said as she peered over Zera’s shoulder to get a look at the baby.

Erek was indeed lucky; majority of half-breeds did not possess the wolf’s mark.

This meant that although his mate was a human, their child had gotten more of Erek’s genes; including wolf’s mark and had all the abilities that a purebred would have.

Perhaps one day he might become an Alpha like me. Perhaps he will be so exceptional that the pack would actually allow a half breed lead them. Erek thought with a hopeful smile.

“Oh please, let me hold my baby in my arms.” Lana pleaded weakly as she stretched out her arms.

“Just a minute, let me clean him up. Don’t strain yourself Lana, you need to rest and I can see the question in your eyes Erek.

Once we stitch her up and she gets enough rest, she will be just fine.” Zera said with a little smile as she gently wiped the baby with a warm towel.

Erek let out a deep breath that he wasn’t even aware he had been holding, his mate and child were alright and he couldn’t be happier as he stared into Lana’s eyes.

Zera continued wiping the baby, but stopped when she got to his chest as her eyes widened in shock.

“What is this? But.. but.. bu, this doesn’t make any sense. How.. wh.. why?” Zera stammered in shock.

“What’s the matter Zera?” Erek asked in panic as he looked towards her.

“Is something wrong with my baby? What is wrong with my baby, Zera?” Lana asked with her eyes wide with fear as she struggled to sit up.

“Look!” Zera exclaimed as she held the baby towards Kavia and Sildra and they gasped in shock.

On the left side of the baby’s chest, just above his nipple was a pink birthmark in the shape of a flower and that was what Zera, Kavia and Sildra stared at in horror.

Erek rushed to them and inhaled sharply when he saw the birthmark and he slowly turned to look at Lana with shock in his eyes.

“Why does your baby bear the mark of a Wolf Slayer, Lana?” Zera growled as her eyes glowed with a silver light.

She tossed the baby on the bed in disgust and the little one cried in protest at the rough treatment.